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Beloved zoo an hour from Lancashire forced to close forever after 51 years
Only an hour's drive from Lancashire, a zoo that was once the beating heart of its local community closed its doors for good after 51 years — and people still remember it vividly.
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Urgent new warning after 21 deaths linked to phones
Illegal use figures have reached an eight-year high
Lorry driver dies after HGV crashes into house in Banks
Police said the man's death is not being treated as suspicious
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New solar farm near Blackpool could power more than 4,000 homes
Council planners said the “substantial benefits” of the development “outweigh any harm reported”
Major update on Anchorsholme Park play area rebuild after 'mindless' arson attack
It sparked concern among residents that a key community space had been lost for good
The South Ribble parks getting a £600,000 overhaul - this is what's planned
The work will deliver a range of upgrades designed to improve access, safety and facilities for park users and visitors.
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'It was meant to be'- Preston couple's wedding ceremony saved by choir last minute
“Out of bad news came something better, and I can only think it was meant to be”- how a Preston couple’s wedding ceremony was saved.
Garstang darts and sports bar building set for hair salon under new plans
It was formerly a Barclays Bank branch
Eight roads across Blackburn and Darwen set for resurfacing works - full list
The works will take place over the next five weeks
New housing estate in Preston countryside 'wrong in principle'
The development has been derailed early in the planning process.
Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw's breast cancer update after first chemotherapy session
Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw, who played Maxine Peacock in the ITV soap, has shared an update with fans
Met Office says UK faces 21 hours of rain in days as 23 counties face downpours
The Met Office has warned that the heatwave will 'gradually reduce in intensity in the coming days' as heavy rain sweeps across 23 counties
'Once in a lifetime': volunteers wanted for Lancashire stage of the Tour de France 2027
A range of volunteering opportunities are on offer for when the world’s best cyclists come to our corner of the country.
Planning planning update on popular Garstang bar and new hair salon proposals
The building at 12 High Street, Garstang, was formerly a Barclays Bank branch, which officially closed on October 29 2021
Warning over heat as 52-hour UK health alerts announced amid 32C heatwave
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued heat health alerts for three UK areas
Warning issued after surge in gull chick 'rescues' on Lancashire coast
"Sadly many well-meaning passers-by will mistake this for abandonment"
650 knives taken off Lancashire streets as shops caught selling blades
Warrants have been executed as part of a week-long crackdown
Urgent 999 appeal for missing Nelson girl who hasn't been seen for two days
Delisia is said to have links to Nelson, Sheffield, Dewsbury and Rochdale
Preston Davey trial latest as adoptive dad accused of murdering child says he had 'brilliant life'
Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazackerly, 32, face a string of charges following the baby's death
Man who climbed onto Preston city centre rooftop and threw slates to be sentenced
He refused to come down for more than four hours as police cordoned off the scene...